Sean O'Sullivan vs. Shawn Tolleson — Career Comparison

Sean O'Sullivan built a career as a starting pitcher and Shawn Tolleson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shawn Tolleson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.92 and WHIP 1.353 compared to 6.01 and 1.616 for Sean O'Sullivan. By the career numbers, Shawn Tolleson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.